Minggu, 24 Januari 2010

Computers are now widely used for various purposes, ranging from the needbusiness to individuals. The use of computers is very easy, it takes onlyunderstanding of the basic techniques in operating a computer. If younot used to using a computer, then this guide is expected to be a guidelinequick to master the ways of computing from the beginning.

One of the operating system most popular in the communityis Microsoft Windows. Windowslets you work easily, quickly, and comfortable.In this tutorial, we will use the operating systemWindows version of Windows XP is commonly used.Turning on the computer beginBefore you start your computer, make sure the cablepower has been connected to electricity. To get started,simply press the Power button on the computer orlaptop. Wait until the process is running up the screenWindows display.Note: Some computers were given a password or passwordto be able to enter and use the computer. You musttyping the user name and password. If you do not know,this question or ask the owner for making the userand the password itself.Learning Using a MouseNow the computer is ready for use. Operationcomputer using keyboard andmouse. Here's how to use the mouse:Pointer: the arrow on the screen,position following the mouse movements.Function as a bookmark to dosomething.Click: press and release the left buttonmouse rapidly at a particular object inscreen. Its function is to select the object.For example, arrows point the mouse pointerto the Start button at the bottom right corner of the screen,results will appear list viewprogram in Windows.Click Twice or Double Click: press andrelease the left mouse button twicerapidly at an object on the screen. Functionsto run the program.For example, point the pointer to the imageMy Computer on the corner of the screen and click the twotimes, the computer will display the resultsbox contains the data contents incomputer. Click on a cross in the upper rightthe box that appears to close it.Right-click: press and release the buttonright mouse button. Its function is to displaya list of commands that can be run onselected object on the screen. To runcommand, click on one of the commandsdisplayed.For example, right-click on My pictureComputer, the result appears a list of commandswhich can be run on My Computer.The next example click the Open commandto open My Computer.Drag and Drop: pressing the left mouse buttonwithout releasing the selected objects,then shifts (drag) to another position andrelease the mouse button (drop). Functionsto move the position of an object.For example, do drag and drop tomove the image in My Computerscreen.Know Your Views on the ScreenYou have to know Glance somedisplay screen when trained on themouse. The following detailed explanation of each ofdisplay :Desktop: The main areas on the screen, usuallyhave a certain picture or photograph. Therethere are small pictures, calledwith the icon.Icons: a small image into theshortcut to run the computer programcertain.Start Menu: the key todisplays a list of computer programs forrun.Taskbar: the bottom line on your screen.In addition to the Start button, there will be displayedthe list of running programs.SystemTray or Notification Area: icon-consmall in the right corner of the Taskbar. Functiondisplays the status of several programswhich usually starts automaticallyby computer. For example, there you arecan find the time and date, or ifon a laptop you can find out iflaptop battery will run out or are still full.Window or window: display boxa program is run, for exampleMy Computer window that you open whenpractice using the mouse.Controlling Program WindowIn each view the program, will always appear three buttonssmall in the upper right corner. Its function is:Close: Click this to close the window and endprogram.Maximize / Restore: Maximize click to enlargea full-screen window, click Restore in the positiontogether to restore the window to the previous size.Minimize: click here to close the temporary windowprogram. In this position, the program is still running andonly hidden appearance. To showagain, click the program name in the Taskbar.You can run several programs at once.Use Minimize to switch between programs oroperate each program.Know Some Computer ProgramsBesides Calculator program, there are several programs thatalready provided Windows. Some of them:• Windows Media Player: to play songs and movies.• Games program group, containing several programsgame.• Accessories program group, containing the programsimple, such as:o Paint: simple program for drawing.o Notepad: to write simple programs.o Windows Explorer: a program to managefiles and folders, like My Computer.In addition, you may find some programsadditional prevalent in a computer, namely:• Microsoft Office program group, containing programprogramto create documents, making calculationsfigures and tables, and making presentations.• Photoshop and CorelDraw, drawing program.• WinAmp: program to play the song.The programs above are available for addedalone. The procedure is called Install.